Arunachal Pradesh: Crucial bridge over Dri River near Indo-China border nears completion after 8 year delay
A crucial bridge over the Dri River at Etabe in Anini is nearing completion after an eight-year delay. Its opening is expected to improve all-weather access and supply movement in the border district.
- Sep 15, 2026,
- Updated Sep 15, 2026, 3:53 PM IST
- The RCC and steel structure will offer dependable all-weather access
- Remote settlements should see easier travel for residents, vehicles and supplies
- The bridge serves a strategically sensitive district along the China frontier
A crucial motorable bridge over the Dri River at Etabe in Anini, Dibang Valley district, is nearing completion after being delayed for nearly eight years.
The RCC/steel bridge is expected to provide all-weather connectivity to remote areas of the district and improve the movement of people and vehicles in the strategically important region bordering China.
Once completed, the bridge is likely to strengthen road connectivity, facilitate access to essential services and improve the movement of supplies and other necessities for residents in the area.
The project marks a significant infrastructure milestone for Upper Dibang Valley, where difficult terrain and connectivity challenges have historically affected transportation and access to basic services.
The completion of the long-delayed bridge is also expected to provide a major boost to connectivity in the border region and support the broader development of road infrastructure in the district.
